MLT​/MLS

Citizens Health is recruiting an Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to work full-time in our laboratory.

Our Mission:
Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us:

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not‑for‑profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence‑based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location:

100 E College Ave, Colby, Kansas

Position Information:
To perform all of the repetitive (high volume) tests in a modern clinical laboratory, identifying direct causes (technical or instrumental) of problems and making corrections by using preset strategies, as well as using and monitoring quality control procedures in the laboratory within predetermined parameters. Responsible to the laboratory manager.

Days:
Sunday through Saturday

Hours:

5:30pm through 5:30am, 3 12‑hour shifts per week

Pay Range:
Starting wage and dependent upon experience;

• Perform analytical tests in Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Immunology, Immunohematology, Urinalysis, and Microbiology.
• Collect and prepare specimens.
• Perform and record all quality control procedures required for the tests assayed.
• Perform and record routine instrument checks and maintenance procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• MLT - Must be a graduate with an Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (Must be able to obtain certification within one year of hire).
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self‑improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

This position may result in possible exposure to infection from disease‑bearing specimens. The Medical Laboratory Technician is regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and airborne diseases, electrical and radiant energy hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, odorous chemicals and specimens and must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Requires standing/walking 90% of the time to move throughout the hospital to obtain lab specimens, to run lab tests, to calibrate machines, etc. Bending/stooping required in this 90% of the time for 40% of the time to draw specimens. Requires sitting 10% of the time to look in the microscope and perform blood bank functions. Requires exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally to move saline boxes and other supplies.

Normal vision and hearing, with or without correction, that is adequate for all types of interpersonal communication are required. Requires manual dexterity, eye‑hand coordination and analytical skills. This…